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The Holy Redeemer parish has grown up along with the community around it. Holy Redeemer was originally a mission of the parish of
St. John the Evangelist in Forest Glen. In 1911, Holy Redeemer dedicated its first church building, on a three-quarter acre plot at the corner of
Connecticut Avenue and Prospect Street in Kensington.
It remained a mission church until 1948, when the Most Reverend Patrick O’Boyle, Archbishop of Washington, established Holy Redeemer as a separate parish and appointed the Reverend Stephen J. Hogan its first pastor. As it grew, the young parish received help from the Holy Cross and Carmelite Fathers. Children received Catechism instruction from sisters of St. Francis of St. Bernadette’s Parochial School in
Silver Spring.
In 1951, Holy Redeemer dedicated a new school, convent and auditorium at the church’s present site, a nearly seven acre plot donated by the family of the late B.E. Saul. The
Prospect Street property had been sold, so the auditorium became a temporary sanctuary.
In the years to come, the rectory was built, the school went from eight to 21 classrooms and the convent doubled its accommodations. Father Hogan died suddenly in 1958, and was replaced by Monsignor E. Robert Arthur.
Construction of the new parish church began in 1962. The Johnson and Boutin architectural firm designed the building, which was constructed by the Joseph E. Nebel Company. Dedication was on
April 6, 1963.
Monsignor Leo J. Coady served as pastor from 1966 until his retirement in 1989. During his tenure, the
Holy Redeemer Nursery School began operating in 1973 under the direction of Beverly Langston, who remains in that position today.
Monsignor Ernest T. Gatta led the parish from 1989 until his death. The Reverend Walter Lawrence served as pastor from June 1993 until November 2001. Reverend Michael A. Salah, is the current pastor, since
December 28, 2001.
Rectory Office
9705 Summit Avenue
Kensington, MD
20895
301-942-2333
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Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pastor: Fr. Michael A. Salah ext 117
Associate Pastor: Fr. Mark Smith ext 116
Parish Secretary: Patricia Townsend ext 114
Business Office Manager: David Brake ext 115
Facilities Manager: Bert Conger
Parish Council Chair . Mark Rubertone Rubertone@comcast.net
Finance Council Chair John Costello randjc@earthlink.net
Cardinal’s Appeal Rep: Meg McKenna Mckennas6@aol.com
Mass Schedule: Please call 301-942-2333 and select ext.4
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday Mass is at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Masses are at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
Weekday Masses: are held in the Holy Family Chapel weekdays at 6:45 a.m., 9:00a.m., and, on Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Holy Day Mass 6:45 a.m., 9:00a.m and 7:30p.m. Schedules are also announced in the bulletin or by calling the rectory phone number and selecting #4.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Monday - Friday Noon to 8:30 p.m. in the baptistry Chapel.
Rosary is said twenty minutes before each weekday Mass in the Holy Family chapel and Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the baptistery.
Faculty & Staff
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Principal: Harriann Walker
Vice Principal: Jan Crocker
Secretary: Margie Crouch
Secretary: Dana D’Avella
Day Care Director: Liz Flavin
Chairman: Julie Matta
Home & School Association
President: Michael McLaughlin,
Director: Beverly Langston
Assistant: Laurie Shoemaker
Religious Education Office [REO]
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Director of Religious Education John Buchanan
Assistant: Mary Lou MacDonald
Religious Education Classes: Sundays- September to May
Holy Redeemer's Religious Education Office has as its mission the passing on of the word of God, which was entrusted to the Catholic Church by our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is through teaching this divine Word, contained in both Sacred Scriptures and Sacred Tradition, that our religious education program assists parents, the leaders of the "domestic church," in their God-given responsibility of leading their children to life everlasting.
Religious Education is provided to children who do not receive religious instruction at day school. Children begin at age 4, moving up a grade each fall as they do in a weekday school. After 8th grade, teens join our High School CCD program. Adults take advantage of many faith opportunities throughout the school year. The Religious Education office is located in the school building, next to the library.
Our Adults
Realizing we "never outgrow our need for" growth, adults can take advantage of numerous chances to refresh their faith knowledge. Talks by parishioners and guest speakers, sacramental evenings, videos followed by discussion are offered. The parish bulletin publicizes these and more adult opportunities. Watch for them.
Our Catechists and Volunteers
Catholics fully formed in their faith volunteer each Sunday to instruct our youth in their most precious gift - their faith.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: A special Bible message, provided for children in first through fifth grades, during the
Baptisms: Celebrated monthly after the
Confirmation: Students in the 8th grade and above prepare to receive the Holy Spirit through Confirmation. For information, call the Office of Religious Education,
Marriage: Couples wishing to marry at
Penance and Reconciliation: Saturdays from
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Adults considering becoming Catholic are invited to participate in discussion, prayer and reflection on the Catholic faith and its traditions. Group meets on Tuesday evenings,
Director: Joseph Ryan
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Those whom God has gifted with the ability to sing or play an instrument have the opportunity to share that gift with your fellow parishioners in several formats. Please contact the director for specific information regarding joining a particular group or for other opportunities to serve the parish music ministry.
The Adult Choir: The Adult Choir is open to singers from the seventh grade and up. They sing at the
The Contemporary Ensemble: The Contemporary Ensemble is open to singers and musicians from
Children’s Choirs: Children’s choirs will convene for special occasions and masses. Please contact the director for details.
Cantor: Cantors lead music at the
Instrumental Musicians: Soloists, as well as those wanting to play in an ensemble are needed for special occasions. Those able to substitute as a pianist or organist are also needed. Please contact the director for details.
Adoration Confraternity: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered in the Baptistry from
Bible Study class: meets in the school library the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month,
Bible Study groups: facilitated by parishioners, they meet at different homes and at different times, relaxed atmosphere. For more information contact the Office of Religious Education,
Chalice for Vocations: A chalice is circulated among families of the parish from week-to-week, to encourage prayer for vocations. If you would like to take the chalice for a week, Contact AnnMarie Beins
Holy Name: This men’s group Honor the Holy Name of Jesus and organize the annual St. Nicholas Pancake Breakfast each December and other events. Contact Pat McGloon jpmcgloon@bfsaulmortgage.net
Homeless Shelter Ministry: Parishioners regularly bring meals, clothing, and items to local shelters in Kensington and
Mom’s Bible Study Group: Take time out from your busy schedule for coffee, conversation and Christ. We meet Wednesday mornings from
Pro-Life Committee: Meets monthly. Mass and Rosary meets every third Saturday. For information, please call Kathy Schulz,
Social Concerns Committee: Provides ways for the parish community to minister to the needy. Please contact Chairperson, Bernadette Englestad
The Sodality of Our Lady of Holy Redeemer : Focus is spiritual growth and strength, and loving concern for people in need. This Marian women’s group meets once a month for Mass and a meeting, and also sponsors events throughout the year. For questions: Contact either of the Co-prefects: Gloria Capron gecapron@gloriacapron.com 301-933-0140 or Stacey Kuzma stacekuz@aol.com 301-530-9433
So Others May Eat (SOME): Holy Redeemer supplies meat and fruit on the second Thursday of the month to the SOME soup kitchen. To help, please call Carol King, 301-564-0308
Video Library: Provides selected videos of both a religious and a general nature to adults and children of the parish after 9:30 a.m. and
Vocations: The Serra Club of Washington meets in our chapel for a Mass to pray for vocations every 3rd Monday at
Youth Ministry: Open to 7th and 8th grade parishioners
Altar Servers: Open to boys and girls sixth grade and older. For information, please call Ruthanne Lopez,
Altar Society: Volunteers provide the service of cleaning the altar, chapel and sacristy areas, as well as laundering the vestments and altar cloths. To volunteer, please call Ginnie Berté,
Arimathean Society of
Art & Environment: This group provides and arranges flowers and plants for the parish worship spaces. For more information, please call Gwen Luttrell,
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Selected lay men and women assist with the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and bring the Sacrament to the sick and infirm in homes, hospitals and nursing homes. Contact Marie Kaplan for scheduling,
Lectors: Selected lay men and women proclaim the Word of God at the liturgy. Please contact Pat Haggerty,
Nursing Home Ministry: Volunteers visit the four parish nursing homes on a weekly basis, bring company, comfort, and communion to the residents. Please call William Zeigler,
Pastoral Care to Homebound: Visits, and/or distribution of communion to sick and homebound in our parish. To volunteer, please call Crescence Kilcoyne,
Ushers: Ushers assist arriving parishioners and visitors, assist in seating, take up the collections and distribute bulletins. For more information, please call Jack Shreve,
Athletics: The H.R. Cardinals orchestrates T-Ball, soccer, intramural football, basketball instructional league, baseball, softball and annual golf tournament. Please contact Danny Nalls,
Babysitting Co-op: Children up to three years of age are monitored during the Sunday
Bingo: Held Tuesday at
Bridge Group: Women’s Daytime Bridge Marathon. Ten teams. Substitutes are welcome. Please contact Maureen Collins,
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Child Abuse Policy – Parish & School representative: Kathy Coward.
Cub Scouts: For boys first through fifth grade. To join, please call Seth Borenstein,
Girl Scouts: Open to girls, kindergarten through eighth grade. Please call Mary Ruth Yao,
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Our Parish Times: This monthly inter-parish newspaper, distributed at Mass, covers 14
Post Cana : This group, for widows and widowers, meets the first Wednesday of each month in the church library for fellowship and refreshment. Volunteer needed.
Sewing Group: Meets every Wednesday in the church basement from
Welcome Committee Hospitality: Newcomers are welcomed with a letter of introduction from the pastor, a parish directory and bulletin. The Welcome Committee also sponsors a welcome luncheon in the Spring and Fall each year, as well as hosting Fellowship Sunday. Fellowship Sunday is an opportunity to enjoy refreshments after Mass with other parishioners on the second Sunday of each month. Volunteer needed